Through a combination of training, better regimen and technology ... The graph below shows the progression of gold medalists' times for the 200-meter freestyle swim since 1896.

Usain Bolt wants to run a sub-19 second 200 meters, but that likely won’t happen. (Diego Azubel/European Pressphoto Agency) Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest human, won the Olympic 100-meter ...

“Sprints are always important, no matter what distance you are training for,” says Jenna ... Longer sprints of 200 meters tap into your aerobic system a bit more and boost your speed endurance ...

The Harvard graduate set herself up for a big 200-meter performance in Paris with an incredible year of training and racing ...